David W. Semler, 49, of Northampton, died Oct. 19, 2015, at his home.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edward Semler Sr. and Margaret (Lakey) Semler of Northampton.

He was an equipment operator for Everson/Tesla Company, Nazareth, for the past 31 years.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.

He was a member of and a former bowler at the Liederkranz and was a member of the Alliance Fire Company and Veterans of Foreign War Post 4714, all in Northampton.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Donna M. and her husband James Lokay and Mary Ann and her husband Michael Beichey, and two nieces, Allison and Meghan, all of Northampton. He was predeceased by a brother, Edward Semler Jr.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest for throat and neck cancer research, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.